Emergency services raced to a fire at a property in West Cross, Swansea, at around 1.20pm on Saturday, July 1.
Police earlier said three-year-old Muhammed Esmael died and a 51-year-old man had been taken to the hospital with critical injuries. However, cops have now confirmed that dad Naemat Lawa Esmael passed earlier today too.
An update from South Wales Police explained: "South Wales Police continue to investigate a fatal house fire at Gonhill, West Cross, Swansea on Saturday, July 1. A man taken to hospital in a critical condition has sadly passed away this morning. Officers can confirm his identity as 51-year-old Naemat Lawa Esmael.Detective Inspector Carl Price said: "Our thoughts remain with the family, friends and the local community following this tragic incident.
West Cross councillor Sara Keeton said previously: "We're now just doing all we can as a community and we're waiting to find out what caused this fire to happen. It's a lovely community and the boy went to a lovely school at Whitestone. We'll do everything we can for all affected."
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